Oh What A Moment

Nothing like seeing the world through a child's eyes!

"young girl on the beach" artwork by i. davidi

 

 

 

 

You drink in the sun
in small lingering sips
munch on dreams
translucent as the lazuline sea
clouds drift to distant realms
you tell me stories
intricate details
born in the sand castle
of your imagination
right now I believe
you might know more
about the world
than I do
or ever will
you slow your pace to mine
we walk
oh what a moment

I kiss your rosy cheek

you taste of summer

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork and poetry is amazing. I like the description in the poem. I take my Grand boys to the beach as often as possible. Good for kids to know freedom and happiness of a open beach and a Summer day. A perfect ending to the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

The beach is a magical place for children and seeing it through their eyes is a gift. Thank you for reading and commenting. Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

Tender, and sweet, just you and this girl, on a regular day, on the beach, you seeing through her eyes, and she through yours, each on a almost transient way, but connected...

"born in the sand castle
of your imagination"

What a beautiful way to imagine her thoughts... you have a wonderful heartwarming heart Lydi :)
You can say that through your words, you write with your soul.

Just beautiful.

- Elisa

[Lydia Shutter]

Elisa, I am touched by your comments. This was written about one of my granddaughters. There is nothing like seeing the world throught he eyes of a child to make a person love life! Thank you so much. Lydi**

This was so lovely, you are love grandma Lydi knuffel uit Nederland x

[Lydia Shutter]

They call me "Oma" :)

That is too beautiful..... Lydi....

[NA]

Oh so very beautiful...wonderful imagery...enjoyed :) x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You have captured the world of wonder and magic through this child's eyes when they frolic and enjoy all the moments in the summer season especially when they go to the beach where their curiosity is grand...Splendid poem...:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Sami. When I am fortunate enough to spend time with my granddaughters, I enjoy seeing the world through their eyes. The innocence is contagious! Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and relevant ...You are welcome...:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A wonderfully whimsical poem that harks back to all of our pasts. The picture is also gorgeous. You don't send RRs?

[Lydia Shutter]

I don't even know what RR's are! While I joined this site way back in 2007, I only started posting here about a month ago. Thank you very much for your comments.....and can you tell me what RR's are? Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

When you post a poem you can sent a Read Request to your friends by clicking on the box at the top right hand of the screen above 'subscribe'.

[Lydia Shutter]

GREAT, thank you. I will start doing that.

[Anthony Hall]

A Precious and beautiful write for your grandaughter Lydi. Wonderful pen..Tony**

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Tony! Lydi**

[Anthony Hall]

You're welcome, beautiful poetry..Tony**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Your poem is a beautiful ode to childhood, Lydi. And the presentation is wonderful, too. Thank you for gifting us with this poem - it makes getting up on a Monday morning much more pleasant.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely thing to say, Joyce. I hope your day at work is a pleasant one. I appreciate your comments. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

...very sweet, indeed! Lydi, this reminds me of a little boy I used to have in my daycare. He'll be starting Kindergarten soon, and my heart is all a flutter for missing him.

This truly touched me...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Kelly. This was about one of my granddaughters. Lydi**

[Sanober]

Oh the joy of walking beside a child you love and admire...you capture it all so endearingly, my friend. They are wonderful company..aren't they. ..so full of energy and innocence. This line "right now I believe you might know more about the world than I do" is just GREAT. Wisdom of the sages! That ending is so beautiful..so vivid, that one line "you taste of summer" sums up everything a child is. Oh what a moment indeed, and what a capture! A delight to read.

[Lydia Shutter]

As is usually the case, Sanober, you make me feel so special with your comments. Thank you VERY much. Have a wonderful evening. Lydi**

[Karen]

This is a very sweet poem. It reminds me of my daughter when she was younger... she was so full of summer and laughter and dancing and chasing lighting bugs that it invigorated me to write about it. Now all she does is complain about the heat, her annoying brother, and the bugs! Haha! How quickly children change! Thank you for writing this poem... it brought me back to those wonderful summers!

[Lydia Shutter]

I'm so glad I could spark happy memories for you, Karen. This is about one of my granddaughters. They do grow up quickly.....and things change in a heartbeat! Thanks for the comments. Lydi**

[Aelita]

So sweet and beautiful... lovely write :) ~Aelita~

[Lydia Shutter]

I always appreciate your comments. Thank you very much. Lydi**